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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.43, 1,520.15 and 363.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.43, 1,520.15 and 363.70 is: 545.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.43 : 1,520.15 = 363.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.43/1,520.15 = 363.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.43x = 1,520.15 × 363.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.43x = 552,872.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,872.94/1,013.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.55

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